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The figure shows XYZ with altitude Y A. What is the length of Y A.

The figure shows XYZ with altitude Y A. What is the length of Y A.-example-1
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Answer:

  • YA = 120 units

Explanation:

Use the property of the altitude of the right triangle:


  • YA=√(XA*AZ)

Substitute the values and calculate:


  • YA=√(64*225) =8*15 = 120
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